While you’re waiting for the clock to tick away those last few minutes of the work day, take some time to prepare for tomorrow by following these quick tips.
Clean out your inbox
According to a recent report released by The Radicati Group, Inc., a technology market research firm, the typical corporate email user sends and receives about 110 messages daily. Keeping your email inbox clean and organized will help reduce the odds of overlooking important information.
Check tomorrow’s calendar
There’s nothing worse than being blindsided by an early meeting you forgot was even taking place. Save yourself the early morning panic attack and check your calendar for any scheduled events you have coming up the following day.
Replace project files, papers, memos, etc.
Studies suggest that 15% of our time at the office is wasted looking for misplaced files and paperwork. So, be sure to put project folders and other important documents in their rightful place before you leave the office to avoid beginning each day with an unwanted scavenger hunt.
Write a to-do list
Think of it as a list of goals you want to accomplish for tomorrow. Put all your tasks in order of importance and make sure the list is the first thing you see when you sit down at your desk each morning. It’s a quick, organized way to focus your attention on what needs to be done for the day.
Clean your desk
According to a recent study, people who maintain a clean and organized workspace are 35% more productive during the day. It only takes a few minutes to throw away trash, put coffee mugs in the kitchen, and give your desk a quick wipe down. Coming in to a clean workspace each morning makes starting your day on a positive note a little bit easier.
Its Absolutely true and if done regularly will help in more spare time each day. Thanks for the collection.
Just one more thing that is equally important these days is “Take a back up of all days work”
Very good info I have already passed it along to all my employees.
Thank you and please continue to email me great info like this so I can continue to do a better job as owner and manager.
Yes one I knew but do not practice. Will start. it will make my life easier
Good advice, I also suggest saying ” Have a good evening, and get home safe ” to your employees.
What study was published that stated a 35% improvement in productivity related to an organized workspace? Do you have citations for the studies referenced in your article?
I really need to share the facts with the executive staff in order to really convince them that my co-workers need to do a real ‘spring cleaning’ of their work areas.